Culture – Page 2 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

What is a Nazarite? Is it possible to be a Nazarite in today’s society?

Culture Topical Studies January 21, 2015March 26, 2022

Nazarite is an Israelite who is consecrated and took a vow of separation and self-service for a specific purpose unto the LORD. We believe that being a Christian means we are to have a change of lifestyles. Are there people today that are willing and ready to do the will or the LORD and not their own will?

First Century Galilee Jewish Tradition

Culture Topical Studies January 10, 2015March 23, 2022

First century Galilee Jewish Tradition can give us an insightful understanding of the New Testament women. It is believed that Mary lived in the first century in Galilee. Looking at the tradition of their period we can gain an insightful look at the times of Mary and better understand her.

The seller of purple what it means to us

Culture Topical Studies October 24, 2014March 23, 2022

Lydia was a successful business woman, a seller of purple cloth and a worshiper of the LORD God. She was a leader in her community because her hometown, the city of Thyatira, was famous for its dye works. She dyed wool for kings and was the first convert to Christianity in Europe.

Feast of Purim

Culture Topical Studies October 20, 2014March 27, 2022

The Feast of Purim is the story found in Esther. It is about a brave courageous woman who saved the Jewish nation from being wiped out. It is a joyous holiday celebrated in the month of Adar which is in February-March.

Hasmonean Dynasty

Culture Topical Studies October 9, 2014March 22, 2022

The family Hasmonean also called Maccabees raised a revolt that proved successful severe struggle. Mattathias and his sons gathered a guerilla army fighting a war against the Syrians as well as attacking Jews who had abandoned the observance of practices in the Torah. Antiochus IV revoked the bans against Torah observance.

Cultural View of Women During the Early Church Period vs. Our View Today

Culture Topical Studies October 8, 2014March 15, 2022

Cultural View we are looking at is from Dorcas / Tabitha who is found in Acts 9:36-42. The one thing we can learn from Dorcas / Tabitha is we as women should stick together and support each other. Women have a purpose and significance in the creation of the LORD God.

The difference of Legalism and Righteousness

Culture Topical Studies October 7, 2014March 15, 2022

Legalism is a term we hear in our society today in regards to Christians. When we compare the story of the crippled woman with todayís society there is very little difference. Jesus saw a crippled woman bent over in pain. He recognized her as being a child of the LORD God and a daughter of Abraham. He did not see a person lacking if holiness because she was a woman, or because her body wasnít perfect according to the eyes…

Problems facing the Colossian Church We face Today

Culture Topical Studies October 7, 2014March 15, 2022

It is our responsibility as women of Christ to be able to identify the pit falls in our generation. This is so we may help those put in our trust to make their struggles easier or maybe even to avoid the dangers all together.